tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-344301842024-02-20T07:57:41.857+00:00The Reviewist - VideogamesGames Editor at SquareGo Games Magazine.
Aesthetist, libertine, angry poet.Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.comBlogger81125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-22926516123819328672010-02-12T01:31:00.000+00:002010-02-13T01:33:10.194+00:00Dante's Inferno (XBOX 360)Bad Dante!<br /><br />The poet goes all Medieval on the asses of the Hellish legions in this new Visceral Games title.<br />SquareGo made me journey into the belly of the beast to bring back<a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/923"> this review.</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-8890015970398417362010-01-21T01:28:00.000+00:002010-02-13T01:30:58.280+00:00East India Company - Designer's Cut (PC)We're at sea!<br />Yes good old colonial era madness as we take to the waves in the HMS Reviewist boldly selling Tiger Skins and Ivory all over europe, africa and india in this game.<br /><br />Read my SquareGo review<a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/845"> here.</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-4495730641693911832009-11-26T14:30:00.002+00:002010-02-13T01:28:44.422+00:00Singstar - Take That (PS3)Does anyone remember Take That? You know that boyband that robbie Williams was in? No<br />Robbie who? I'm not sure, times have moved on so they say.<br /><br />Anyway The latest Singstar is filled with their music and I had to suffer it and now so do you.<br />Read <a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/776">these words</a> from my head over at <a href="http://square-go.com">SquareGo</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-64954533096519112532009-11-16T22:20:00.000+00:002009-11-25T22:22:33.461+00:00Fatale: Exploring Salome (PC)The Biblical tale of Salome, a harsh and worrysome story, rendered into gaming form through the eyes of Oscar Wilde.<br /><br />Yep it's as weird as it sounds, but is it good? Find out in my review at <a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/772">Square-Go</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-28816690681037008222009-11-11T22:25:00.000+00:002009-11-25T22:27:16.460+00:00Azada: Ancient Magic (PC)I wanted a game, and for my sins they gave me one. It was Azada: Ancient Magic, a hidden object adventure.<br /><br />I've seen things, no one should see, You can see them as well<a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/757"> here</a>.Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-24625295186247458412009-10-28T22:22:00.000+00:002009-11-25T22:25:24.708+00:00Eyepet (PS3)What's small, cute, furry and inordinately creepy? A Sony Eyepet that's what!<br /><br />Square Go gave me the task of rearing one of these curious creatures and reviewing the results.<br />Find out about my inexpert animal/child wrangling skills <a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/735">here</a>.Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-15664299581268349632009-10-22T17:57:00.001+01:002009-10-22T18:01:34.766+01:00Singstar Motown (PS3)Karaoke! the joy of the masses strikes again.<br /><br />This time in motown stylee, you can see my reveiw over at <a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/736">Square Go Magazine</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-67644640234032134632009-10-12T12:37:00.001+01:002009-10-12T12:38:55.832+01:00Crane Simulator 2009 (PC)Cranes, lift things and put them down. Occasionally turn, yet they fascinate even a child<br />But in practice is this really all that much fun?<br /><br />Read my Acegamez review <a href="http://www.acegamez.co.uk/reviews_pc/Crane_Simulator_2009_PC.htm">here.</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-43904204588889357902009-09-21T15:56:00.003+01:002009-09-21T16:00:56.068+01:00IL2 Sturmovik: Birds of Prey (XBOX 360)*DAKKA DAKKA*<br /><br />ACTUNG SPITFIRE! MEIN GOTT IM HIMMEL!<br />DAS REVIEW IST AUT<a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/717"> SQUARE GO</a>.<br /><br />This message brought to you by Vaguely Racist Stereotypical German WWII Quotes™Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-36625581775193255422009-09-17T16:01:00.000+01:002009-09-21T16:03:33.368+01:00Blood Bowl (PSP)Good Morning Games Workshopers!<br /><br />For your pleasure the folks at <a href="http://www.acegamez.co.uk">Acegamez</a> have asked my to review the PSP edition of the popular boardgame Blood Bowl!<br />Enjoy my thoughts over <a href="http://www.acegamez.co.uk/reviews_psp/Blood_Bowl_PSP.htm">here</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-52700221962778053532009-08-01T11:32:00.001+01:002009-08-01T11:33:40.128+01:00ArmA II (PC)War is Hell!<br />My review of ArmA ii over at Acegamez, however is not.<br />Read it <a href="http://www.acegamez.co.uk/reviews_pc/ArmA_II_PC.htm">Here.</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-24599642382800091092009-07-30T10:40:00.000+01:002009-08-14T10:42:34.462+01:00Bargains and Bins (PS2)I recently got together with fellow <a href="http://www.square-go.com">Square-Go</a> writer Phil Harris to look through the blasted wastes of Gamings last bastion of wrong, the Bargain Bins.<br /><br />Read the results <a href="http://www.square-go.com/feature/642">here</a>.Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-81577038644426031482009-07-12T15:19:00.003+01:002009-07-12T15:22:46.242+01:00Sword of the Stars: Ultimate Collection (PC)Space.... a place of silence and death, an occasionally big explosions and sinister aliens.<br />We all wish we could explore and colonize it, but only games let us facilitate this petty dream.<br /><br />Sword of the Stars is one such game, and its collected pack has just been reviewed by yours truly for the guys at<a href="http://www.acegamez.co.uk/"> Acegamez</a>. Read my <a href="http://www.acegamez.co.uk/reviews_pc/Sword_of_the_Stars_Ultimate_Collection_PC.htm">review</a> at ONCE!Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-37286536177950026982009-05-19T13:29:00.000+01:002009-06-07T13:31:35.353+01:00Resistance: Retribution (PSP)The alternate timeline WWII adventures continue with the mutant Chimera being driven out of Europe this time.<br />A darker tone and a change of perspective make this PSP entry to the series a change from before.<br />Is it up to scratch? Read my review at<a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/542"> Square Go magazine</a>.Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-13896068957312624642009-05-07T13:25:00.000+01:002009-06-07T13:27:17.004+01:00The Chronicles of Riddick: Dark Athena (XBOX 360)Richard B Riddick returns to the gaming universe in this semi-remake prequel of Escape from Butcher Bay.<br />Is it any good? Read my <a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/552">Square Go Review</a> and find out.Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-74633322108666855272009-04-29T13:20:00.000+01:002009-06-07T13:21:59.352+01:00The Path (PC)At what point does gaming become art? I asked this question and the answer came in the form of the new Tale of Tales game The Path.<br />Read my brain words over at<a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/536"> Square Go</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-67246391623644019982009-04-27T13:22:00.000+01:002009-06-07T13:25:04.504+01:00The History of Gaming - 3rd GenerationThe folks at <a href="http://www.square-go.com/">Square Go Magazine</a> have summed up the history of gaming in a few concise articles.<br />Read my contribution over <a href="http://www.square-go.com/feature/521">here</a>.Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-51261955981570270852009-04-17T13:18:00.000+01:002009-06-07T13:20:07.045+01:00You Have to Burn the Rope (PC)What else can be done with a platformer?<br />I reviewed this comedy gem over at<a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/504"> Square Go</a> to find out.Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-47325783051425004742009-04-15T17:18:00.003+01:002009-07-24T18:21:32.257+01:00Fallout 3: The Pitt (XBOX 360)Finished Fallout 3? Well even if you haven't, the chums at Bethesda have churned out the second add-on pack. The Pitt.<br />What did I think? Find out over at <a href="http://www.acegamez.co.uk/reviews_x360/Fallout_3_The_Pitt_X360.htm">Acegamez</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-83193439557965477012009-04-06T17:22:00.000+01:002009-04-25T17:24:51.355+01:00Eternal Sonata (PS3)Frederick Chopin, musician, genius and now character in a JRPG.<br /><br />Now that it has arrived on the PS3, I was asked to review it for Square Go.<br />Read my uncanny thinks <a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/490">here.</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-66085085520916403472009-03-11T17:20:00.001+00:002009-04-25T17:22:21.242+01:00Star Ocean: Second Evolution (PSP)The gaming world quakes again!!! not really, but there is some interest in this old Square Enix title vamped up for the PSP and the modern market.<br />Read my review of it over at <a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/445">Square-Go</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-46509229608581759702009-03-02T23:28:00.001+00:002009-03-05T23:33:13.648+00:00Halo Wars (Xbox 360)The Master-Chief is back.... oh no wait, he isn't because this is 20 years earlier, and in full on RTS stylee.<br />Can Ensemble Studios recapture the magic of the epic Halo series? Find out in my <a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/455">Square Go review</a>.Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-84544592929242875232009-02-19T23:31:00.002+00:002009-03-05T23:36:09.967+00:00Rendevouz with Resident Evil 2Ever played the resident evil series? no? Well the team at Square Go have decided to let you in on the plots onf these classic games, to keep newcomers up to speed before the release of the fantastic-looking (possibly final) installment Resident Evil 5<br />I got down and dirty with Resident Evil 2 over in <a href="http://www.square-go.com/feature/444"><span><span style="font-size:100%;">A précis of peril.</span></span></a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-83274976132128623012009-01-23T19:55:00.002+00:002009-01-23T19:59:02.681+00:00JFK Reloaded (PC)This month, I managed by wit and Pluck and hopefully writing skills to win the reader review of the month in PC Gamer (UK)'s Uncensored section. My review goes as follows:<br /><br /><span style="font-style: italic;" class="postbody">When the motorcade comes round that corner; I level off my aim, account for the corealis effect, measure the distance to the target in my head, and wait...<br /><br />My goal is simple, my target is not so easy. It's easy deciding to make the world a better place, easy to let out a breath and gently squeeze the trigger of this old bolt action Italian rifle and oh, oh so easy to miss.<br /><br />Timing is all important, a second to early and it's all going wrong, I need to zero, to get those critical hits on the man whose three initials are symbolic of so much. Too early, too late, too high or low, and there's a risk. His wife is so close, she isn't the target, the car is full of bobbling bodies all eager to soak up a cutting piece of lead. So i wait, and I breathe...<br /><br />As I get ready I fire a shot, which goes wide. Like the car backfiring, as it goes off I begin to speak the letters and as I fire again two more times, once through his throat, once in his head I say out-loud the death sentence that can free the world from horrors and death.<br /><br />L B J. <br /><br />Oswald should have waited.</span><br />JFK reloaded - 85%Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34430184.post-75033075048299342872009-01-12T23:17:00.001+00:002009-03-05T23:33:18.575+00:00Singstar Volume 3 (PS3)You Mother F**kers Sing Something!<br /><br />What is this? lots of karaoke madness from Sony? No surprise there then.<br />Read my review over at <a href="http://www.square-go.com/review/389">Square-Go</a>Graeme Strachanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08959208365000934267noreply@blogger.com0